Assault Lawyer in the Dallas Fort Worth Area

If you need a reputable assault lawyer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, a phone call to the Law Office of Mike Howard is the first step you need to take to get your case on the right track. A member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Dallas Bar Association, Mr. Howard and his dedicated staff bring the experience, knowledge and tenacity you need to put an assault allegation behind you for good. Our priority is to not only minimize negative consequences, but to clear you name and record entirely so that a wrongful allegation doesn't haunt you for a lifetime. All it takes is a simple call to schedule your free consultation at one of our convenient locations and you'll be on your way to having a dedicated and aggressive advocate ready and willing to fight for you. 

Assault is one of those crimes that carries a lot of baggage. A conviction could mean jail or even prison time, but the consequences don't end there. No one wants to be branded a violent criminal - it can keep you from getting jobs, finding a place to live, and it can affect your personal relationships. 

When you need expert legal representation, it's time to contact someone with a proven track record. Trusting your defense to the Law Office of Mike Howard means you have a detailed knowledge of the law and the system, along with years of trial experience. Don't wait, call us today for a free consultation and let us help you get your case on the right track. 

Definition

Assault can occur in three ways: 1) a threat of imminent bodily injury, 2) offensive or provocative contact, or - most commonly - 3) causing contact that causes bodily injury to another. For example, if you held your fist up and threatened to punch someone standing in front of you, that would be assault. Or if you pushed someone (who didn't want to be touched), that would be assault. Or if you punched someone and caused them pain, that would be assault.

See: Texas Penal Code. 22.01

Punishment Range

Assault involving bodily injury (including assault family violence/domestic violence) is usually Class A misdemeanor carrying a possible range of punishment of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000.00 fine. Assault involving threats and offensive or provocative contact are usually Class C misdemeanors carrying a possible punishment range of up to a $500.00 fine. Aggravated Assault is usually a 2nd degree felony carrying a possible range of punishment of 2-20 years in prison and up to a $10,000.00 fine.

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